- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–650 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
- Average net price: $22,087 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Ouachita Baptist University reported: an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–28.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ouachita Baptist University reviews each application.
Ouachita Baptist University GPA requirements
Ouachita Baptist University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ouachita Baptist University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ouachita Baptist University acceptance rate
Ouachita Baptist University admitted 1,455 of 2,155 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ouachita Baptist University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with 1,729 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Ouachita Baptist University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1211 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Ouachita Baptist University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Ouachita Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,087 a year at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Ouachita Baptist University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ouachita Baptist University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Ouachita Baptist University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Ouachita Baptist University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ouachita Baptist University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 74% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Ouachita Baptist University students have?
The middle 50% of Ouachita Baptist University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–650 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math; ACT composite 22–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Ouachita Baptist University look for?
Ouachita Baptist University doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Ouachita Baptist University accept?
Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,455 of 2,155 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Ouachita Baptist University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Ouachita Baptist University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Ouachita Baptist University?
It's one factor among several: Ouachita Baptist University requires high school record. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ouachita Baptist University look at legacy status?
No. Ouachita Baptist University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,087 a year at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Ouachita Baptist University accept AP credit?
Yes. Ouachita Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ouachita Baptist UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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